World health organisation Stories
While meningitis can affect anyone, the disease burden is particularly high in low- and middle-income countries and areas experiencing large-scale epi...
The well-known maxim that “prevention is better than cure” holds not just for health outcomes but also for economic efficiency.
The program is designed to provide participants with practical tools and strategies to improve preparedness, response, and recovery during outbreaks.
Among the resolutions are the acceleration of digital health system integration in counties, the distribution of essential medical devices, and the ab...
The agency notes that sharp decline has already led to the closure of essential services, the collapse of community health systems, and the reversal o...
There is ongoing research into new treatments and potential breakthroughs for cerebral palsy, which include gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and devel...
By ensuring proper footwear, promoting physical activity, and staying vigilant for early signs of foot problems, parents can help their children avoid...
The union has accused the county of violating labour laws, noting that the delay has left many healthcare workers unable to meet basic obligations, in...
Front-of-pack labelling refers to a system that places nutritional information directly on the front of packaged food products, intended to provide co...
Critically ill patients are treated in general hospital wards, and the provision of essential emergency and critical care is limited.
As of April 6, at least 97 cases—including a 1-year-old child—and six deaths had been reported across Migori, Kisumu and Nairobi counties.
There is no single test to diagnose it, but experienced neurologists who are specialists in brain and nerve conditions can often identify it based on...
Mwangangi, a specialist in health financing and policy, brings over 15 years of experience in areas such as universal health coverage, institutional r...
The audit notes that counties were expected to contribute a combined Sh450 million for the 2023/24 financial year, but 12 counties did not provide Sh1...
Health officials have prioritised high-risk groups for vaccination, including healthcare workers, close contacts of confirmed cases, long-distance tru...
Despite their differing political views, CS Duale expressed a willingness to discuss the issue with Muturi.
While there is still much work to be done, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said ongoing efforts are showing improvements to control the ongoing outbrea...
He attributed the surge in counterfeit medicines to corruption. He urged all Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) and regulatory bodies under t...
The report highlights the stark regional disparities in maternal mortality rates, noting that while sub-Saharan Africa has made significant progress,...
Between 2017 and 2021, maternal deaths more than doubled—from 409 to 1,053—while 4,307 newborn deaths were recorded in 2021. Prematurity, birth asphyx...
